The Greater the Elasticities of Supply and Demand, the Smaller

question 124

True/False

The greater the elasticities of supply and demand, the smaller are the gains from trade.

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of how different quantities of goods or services are ranked according to their desirability for a consumer.

Initial Endowment

The initial distribution of income, wealth, or resources that individuals or organizations possess before entering into any market transactions.

Numeraire

A unit of account in which prices are expressed in an economic model, facilitating comparison and calculation.

Competitive Equilibrium Price

The price level at which the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded in a competitive market, ensuring no excess supply or demand.